NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System saveNodeLabel Cross-Site Scripting Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2023-50231

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
Prosafe Network Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2024

Summary

The vulnerability resides in the saveNodeLabel method of the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System, which lacks adequate validation of user-supplied data. This flaw permits an intervention from remote attackers allowing them to inject arbitrary scripts. The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, granting attackers access to sensitive resources typically shielded from standard user access. A minimal level of user interaction is needed for attackers to exploit this defect, emphasizing the importance of prompt security measures.

Affected Version(s)

ProSAFE Network Management System 1.7.0.26 x64

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1847/
x_research-advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000065901/Security-Advisory-for-St...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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